I use NoAlOx, also, Rob.
As for application, a rag or my fingers work very well.
I've had the same tube for three or four years now. It doesn't take much on
each element insert, so that tube goes a long, long way.
73,
dale, kg5u
>
>
> Do it the simpler way: Use Noalox ... available at Home Depot or Lowe's
> in a tube [like toothpaste]. Just make sure you get the Al/Al stuff
> .. not anything else.
> Don
> N8DE
>
> Rob Atkinson, K5UJ wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone:
> >
> > I'm about to put together a yagi for 2 meters & want to do it right.
> > All you experts advise using DeoxIT on the aluminum contact points. I
> > have a few questions: The Caig company vends DeoxIT applicators as an
> > aerosol spray, wipes, pen applicator, syringe, brush, needle, and
> > squeeze tube, and packages in bottles and drums. Which package and
> > application method do you prefer? (I don't imagine you buy the 55 gal.
> > drum hi.) Do you order yours direct from Caig or some other supplier?
> > If not Caig, who is your vendor? Do you purchase a dilution, or 100%
> > product? Finally, do you use caig PreservIT as a sealant? See below
> > for product choices:
> >
> > DeoxIT Container Sizes
> >
> > Part No Type Size Specs Codes
> >
> > D5S-6 Spray 200 ml 5% solution FS, SR
> > D5MS-15 Mini-spray 20 ml 5% solution FS, SR
> > DP5S-6 Pump spray 150 ml 25% solution NSS
> > DN5S-6 Spray 200 ml 5% solution NS, SR
> > D100S-2 Spray 75 ml 100% solution N*, SR
> > K-D100P Pen applicator 7 ml 100% solution N
> > K-D50W Wipes, 2x2" 50 ct. 100% solution N
> > D100L-2C Squeeze tube 2 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-2DB Brush applicator 7.4 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-12C Syringe applicator 12 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-25C Needle applicator 25 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-2 Bulk bottle 59 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-8 Bulk bottle 236 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-16 Bulk bottle 472 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-32 Bulk bottle 944 ml 100% solution N
> > D100L-8G Bulk drum 8 gal. 100% solution N
> > D100L-55G Bulk drum 55 gal. 100% solution N
> > D5L-4 Bulk bottle 118 ml 5% solution FS, SR
> > D5L-32 Bulk container 944 ml 5% solution FS, SR
> > D5L-8G Bulk drum 8 gal. 5% solution FS, SR
> > D5L-55G Bulk drum 55 gal. 5% solution FS, SR
> > CODES:
> > F = Flammable product
> > FS = Flammable solvent, slow evaporating (2 min.), safe on plastics.
> > N = Nonflammable, no evaporation, safe on plastics. NS = Nonflammable
> > solvent, fast evaporation (10 sec.), safe on most plastics. NSS =
> > Nonflammable solvent, very slow evaporation (days), safe on plastics.
> > SR = Shipping restrictions (HAZMAT). Added cost for shipping by air.
> > * Combustible
> >
> > See http://www.caig.com/index2.htm for more information.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rob Atkinson
> > K5UJ
> > k5uj@hotmail.com
> >
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